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Rescue mission: Three pulled from water, airlifted to hospital after Tolaga Bay boat capsize
Coastguard Gisborne, Surf Life Saving and a rescue helicopter joined the search.
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Gisborne council disability strategy left to expire for more than a decade
The council now plans a memo early this year on reviving the Disability Strategy.
Spearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapses
Darren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.
Auckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council
'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said
'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ
Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.
Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger
The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.
Heat alert as weekend highs tipped to climb into 30s
Gisborne is forecast to hit 32C tomorrow, with a 33C peak on Sunday.
Treaty-signing chief’s kauri bust in London auction as push grows to bring it home
Willie Jackson wants Te Papa to help return the taonga to Ngati Porou iwi.
Editorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming safer
OPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.
'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spots
Forecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week.
Preparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat
What to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.
Scorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued
Temperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.
Letters: Who holds Trump accountable?
OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.
North Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k Lambo
Sonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.
Family tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran
22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.
'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C
By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.
Arson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battle
An arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.
Weather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautious
The highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.
Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks
From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.
Severe thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hail
MetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remain
Heavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.
'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continents
It took Robin Briant over 25 years to finish retiring, after a few false starts.
Eastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hours
Surf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.
Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refunded
She says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.
'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showing
Molly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.
NY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up north
Downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.
Revealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.
Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed
The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.